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Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville BGSU BSU Kent State| Indiana University Southeast | Northern Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU Southeast | NKU | ||
| Location | New Albany, IN | Highland Heights, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,752 | 14,961 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #787 | #912 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ius.edu | nku.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Southeast | NKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $10,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $21,096 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,654 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,829 | $8,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,595 | $11,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
IU Southeast | NKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,062 | 6,417 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 6,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.6% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 916/1133 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IU Southeast | NKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Southeast | NKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,261 | $24,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $257 |
Diversity |
IU Southeast | NKU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IU Southeast | NKU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 28% | ||
Campus |
IU Southeast | NKU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than IU Southeast based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 3,752 students)
IU Southeast vs. NKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Southeast or NKU?
- Northern Kentucky University is 40.3% more expensive to attend than IU Southeast for in-state tuition ($10,512.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at IU Southeast than Northern Kentucky University ($21,356.00 vs. $21,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than IU Southeast ($8,151 vs. $8,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Southeast are 0.1% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($11,654 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Indiana University Southeast (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 74.3% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($11,492 vs. $6,595)
IU Southeast vs. NKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Southeast or NKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NKU or IU Southeast .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 113 points higher than at IU Southeast (955)
- Incoming NKU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU Southeast (21)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at IU Southeast (3.31)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than IU Southeast (83.1%)
IU Southeast vs. NKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Southeast or NKU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between NKU and IU Southeast.
- The graduation rate at NKU is higher than Indiana University Southeast (37% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $1,400 more per year than IU Southeast graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $38,300)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $4,689 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($20,261 vs. $24,950)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($209 vs. $257)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Southeast students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/